Websites Available for Students and Parents
For password information contact the library staff.
Francis
Howell has taken a big step in integrating technology into our
classrooms. Atomic Learning is a key partner in our dedication to
providing the highest quality technology training resources available.
Access to Atomic Learning is available to students, teachers, and
parents. Please ask your Library Media Specialist for the username and
password to log in to Atomic Learning or send an email to helpdesk@fhsdschools.org
Bookflix—This
is an online resource that pairs fiction books with nonfiction books.
This site includes Weston Woods video storybooks. Several activities
for these books are also available.
http://auth.grolier.com/login/bookflix/login.php
Trueflix-
TrueFlix™ is the only online resource that leverages the award-winning True Books content to help students hone literacy skills, build knowledge of subject-area content, and cultivate 21st Century skills through the inquiry process.
http://auth.grolier.com/login/tfx/login.php
TumbleBooks—This
site is an online resource of animated, talking picture books. These
electronic books can be read or the computer will read the story to
you. Besides the books there are also a number of activities for each
book.
http://TumbleBookLibrary.com
Encyclopedia Britannica Online—This
is an online encyclopedia available on three levels—Elementary, Middle,
and High School. There are many extras, for example, recommended
websites for each topic and Britannica Learning Zone for younger
children.
http://www.school.eb.com/
EBSCO—Massive
resource of databases includes such sites as: Kid Search, Student
Research Center, Book Collection Nonfiction Elementary School Edition,
and Primary Search.
http://search.ebscohost.com
Study Island—This
is a site where students can practice taking Missouri based standards
assessments. Students are encouraged with the option of playing games.
http://www.studyisland.com
Students should have user name and password or can get them from their classroom teacher.
BrainPop and BrainPopJr.—BrainPopJr.
is geared for younger elementary students. This site offers curriculum
based videos and other activities. These sites are only available
during school hours.
http://www.brainpop.com
http://www.brainpopjr.com
The
above listed websites are for Castlio students, teachers, and parents
only.
Please do not share these passwords outside of the Castlio
community.